Building advice

Hepburn Shire Council and Mount Alexander Shire Council partner in a Building Shared Services Agreement to provide a larger and more effective building service across both our communities.

For building resources and advice, visit Mount Alexander Shire Council's Building Services webpage.

All applications for Hepburn Shire properties must be lodged and paid directly to Hepburn Shire Council.

Visit the building services website

Illegal and unsafe buildings

Find out what makes a building unsafe or illegal and how to report unsafe buildings and illegal building works.

Illegal and unsafe buildings

Bushfire prone areas

Find out if your property is in a bushfire prone area, how to comply with standards, permits required for shelters and how to upgrade protection levels in existing homes.

Bushfire prone areas

Fencing

Find out about fencing regulations, fence building permits, negotiating costs with neighbours including when neighbouring land is Council owned and resolving disputes.

Fencing

Energy ratings

Find out about minimum energy ratings required for new homes, additions, alterations and commercial buildings, including who rates them.

Energy ratings

Stormwater

Find out about discharging stormwater from your property, your stormwater management responsibilities when adding crossovers, paving and during construction.

Stormwater